Semele (2021)

Semele (2021) poster

Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.

Director: Rebecca Tansley
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 147 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Greenstone TV, New Zealand Opera
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera, filmed opera

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Rebecca Tansley
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semele about?
Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Rebecca Tansley.
Who stars in Semele?
Semele stars Emma Pearson, Amitai Pati, Sarah Castle, Paul Whelan, Stephen Diaz, Chelsea Dolman.
How long is Semele?
Semele has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
What genre is Semele?
Semele is a Music, Drama film.
Where was Semele produced?
Semele was produced in New Zealand.
What are the themes of Semele?
The themes of Semele include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.